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Over half of the world’s population is affected by oral diseases. That’s over 3.58 billion people (1). Chances are even you have some form of dental issue. You have probably used countless medications, only to…

Hepatitis B is a life-threatening medical condition triggered by the hepatitis B virus. It can cause serious liver damage. Approximately, about 257 million people are currently living with this infection (1). Shocking, isn’t it? Most…

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that accounts for around 10% of skin complaints in the pediatric population (1). As it is a highly contagious infection, impetigo can quickly spread from one person to another,…

Artificial sweeteners have taken the market by storm. The shelves stocked with colorful bottles of sweeteners are only increasing by the day. Ironically, artificial sweeteners have been linked to several metabolic disorders. What else can…

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that mostly affects ethnic groups like African-Americans and Hispanics. This disorder was also found to be more common in women than in men (1). It is often characterized by…

Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory joint disorder that is estimated to affect 15% of the global population – which is around 630 million people (1)! The world may look quite different for people with osteoarthritis. Every…

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a common viral infection that mostly affects infants and children (below 5 years of age) (1). It may even spread from person to person. The affected person may carry the virus even…